Each team is 2-3. But the Bengals clearly are the better team. The oddsmaker is telling you that making Cincinnati a road favorite. The Bengals have covered six of their last eight road contests.

The Bengals aren't where they were a year ago when they made the Super Bowl. But they are a level higher than the banged-up Saints. Cincinnati's offensive line is showing improvement. Joe Mixon is off his best game. The Bengals could have a much better record with better luck. All three of their losses have come on a field goal on the final play of the game.    

The Saints are likely to start Andy Dalton again. The Bengals are well familiar with their ex-teammate knowing full well his limitations. Dalton played for the Bengals from 2011-19. Cincinnati shouldn't also be taken by surprise by gadget specialist Taysom Hill after viewing tape of the Saints' wild win against the Seahawks last Sunday.     

New Orleans isn't expected to have at least two of its three best wide receivers with Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry injured. Star rookie wideout Chris Olave is questionable after suffering a concussion last week. The Saints have the worst turnover margin in the league at minus eight.
Ja'Marr Chase could be in line for a huge game as Marshon Lattimore, the Saints' top cornerback, isn't expected to play.